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House roll call 40 · 85th Congress · Jun 5, 1957

H RES 259. Open rule permitting four days of debate on civil rights bill HR 6127 (c q 41). Adopted. Yea supports President's position.

On Jun 5, 1957, the House voted 291–117 (HRE 259). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 115–108, Republicans 180–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 119 members voted against their own party.

During the 85th Congress (1957–1958), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
291
No
117
Did not vote
10
Date
Jun 5, 1957

By party

  • Democrats115 yes · 108 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans180 yes · 11 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 39 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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